The following organizations provide a variety of support programs and educational materials for people with thyroid cancer and their family members, caregivers, and friends. However, this is not an endorsement of these organizations and the information they provide. You should always discuss any questions or concerns you have with your health care provider.
American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
http://www.entnet.org
Telephone: 703-836-4444
E-mail: info@entnet.org
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is the world's largest organization of physicians dedicated to the care of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders. Its website includes information on ENT disorders.
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
Toll-free information line: 1-800-ACS-2345
TTY: 1-866-228-4327
E-mail: http://www.cancer.org/asp/contactUs
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a national organization working to eliminate cancer as a major health problem through research, education, advocacy, and service. ACS operates the National Cancer Information Center, a call center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The center answers questions about cancer, links callers with resources in their communities, and provides information on local events.
Light of Life Foundation for Thyroid Cancer
http://www.checkyourneck.com
Telephone: 1-877-LOL-NECK (565-6325)
E-mail: info@checkyourneck.com
The Light of Life Foundation offers support, education, and awareness for thyroid cancer patients, their families, and the public. The foundation’s website provides tips on what to do if you find a thyroid lump, low-iodine recipes, and questions and answers for patients with thyroid cancer.
National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov
Toll-free information line: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
LiveHelp: https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp
E-mail: http://www.cancer.gov/contact
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a federal agency and a component of the National Institutes of Health. NCI supports and conducts research, training, and education. NCI operates the Cancer Information Service, which answers questions about cancer by telephone, TTY, instant messaging (through the LiveHelp service), and e-mail. NCI’s website includes information about various cancer topics, research, and cancer statistics.
ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc.
http://www.thyca.org/
E-mail: thyca@thyca.org
ThyCa is a national nonprofit organization of thyroid cancer survivors, family members, and health professionals who offer support education, and communication for thyroid cancer survivors and their families and friends. The website offers information on thyroid cancer, links to local and e-mail support groups, and details on the organization’s international and regional survivors’ workshops.
Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group (Thry’vors) Inc.
http://www.thryvors.org
Telephone: 416-487-8267
E-mail: thryvors@sympatico.ca
The Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group is a nonprofit organization that provides thyroid cancer information and support to patients and their families. The website includes a patient guide to thyroid cancer, a list of helpful hints, a glossary of thyroid cancer terms, and information on a low-iodine diet.
Thyroid-Cancer.net
http://www.thyroid-cancer.net/
E-mail: http://www.thyroid-cancer.net/contact.php3
The Johns Hopkins Thyroid Tumor Center created Thyroid-Cancer.net to offer tools and resources to patients with thyroid cancer and their families. The website provides an online medication reminder tool; ratings and reviews of thyroid cancer books and websites; assistance in locating a specialist; and a free personalized thyroid page that patients can use to organize their medication information, track laboratory test results, and keep track of questions for their doctors.